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W

e often associate pairing food

and drink with red or white, but

with one in five of us regularly

choosing a non-alcoholic option, it’s time

to think outside the bottle. Matching soft

drinks with foods can work in exactly the

same way, enhancing the aroma, flavour

and texture of our meals. Feast Box, a

recipe box subscription, have released

a whole host of tips for finding the perfect

drink to sip alongside your supper. Our

fave need-to-knows? Choose a sweet drink

to balance out a salty dish, and never

underestimate something fizzy – the

bubbles wake up our taste buds and

increase our perception of fragrant

flavours. Find more tips at feastbox.co.uk

Flavour friends

Hobby happy

We know hobbies help us to relax, but

it turns out the way we spend our free

time is key. A recent study found that

those who enjoy creative hobbies, like

baking, knitting and photography,

reported the highest levels of happiness

following their chosen activity.

We’ll get our aprons on.